MODELS TEDX640E TEDS680E 3406074A Electric and Gas Dryers A Note to You...2 Dryer Safety ...3 Parts and Features ...5 Checking Your Vent...6 Using Your Dryer...8 Starting your dryer ...8 Loading ...9 Selecting a cycle and temperature setting ...9 Cycle descriptions ...10 No Heat Fluff cycle ...12...
OTE TO Thank you for buying an ESTATE Your ESTATE dryer gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
RYER AFETY Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”...
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DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using • the dryer. • Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
ARTS EATURES The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features. Cycle control knob (pp. 8-11) Model and serial number label...
HECKING Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Install your dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above 45ºF.
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Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaust vent. Use the fewest number of elbows and turns. Allow room when using elbows or making turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure vent.
SING TARTING YOUR DRYER wWARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire. Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.
TARTING YOUR DRYER Push the Start button. NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends. OADING Loading suggestions The chart below provides some guidelines on various types of drying loads. Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer; allow space for clothes to tumble freely. Delicates Heavy Work Clothes 3 camisoles...
USING YOUR DRYER YCLE DESCRIPTIONS The following pages describe the cycles on your dryer. Refer to these pages for help in selecting drying cycles and temperatures. The Cycle Control knob does not move until the load is almost dry. After the cool-down, the knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops.
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ODEL TEDS HEAVY AUTO SENSE DRYING WRINKLE PREVENT COOL DOWN LESS DRY VERY DRY Energy Preferred Automatic Setting Auto Sense Drying (Automatic cycle) The Auto Sense Drying cycle uses the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting ( * ). Use this cycle for drying heavyweight and mediumweight: •...
USING YOUR DRYER O HEAT FLUFF CYCLE The chart below includes examples of items that require drying without heat. Use the No Heat Fluff cycle, or place the items on a line or rack to air dry. TYPE OF LOAD RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS Foam Rubber –...
SING THE DRYING RACK Your dryer may include a drying rack. If your model doesn’t include one, you can order a drying rack by calling 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A. You will hear a recording. Follow the instructions to place an order. The drying rack lets you dry items without tumbling them.
ARING FOR LEANING THE LINT SCREEN Every load cleaning The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean it before starting each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean: Open the lid and pull the lint screen towards you.
INT SIGNAL On some models, there may be a lint signal (a whistle tone) which indicates exces- sive lint is present on your lint screen or it has a residue buildup. See page 14. A full lint screen restricts airflow and reduces drying efficiency. When you hear the signal, stop the dryer and clean the lint screen.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER HANGING THE DRUM LIGHT The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door. See instructions below to change your drum light. To change drum light: Unplug the dryer or disconnect the electricity leading to the dryer at the main power supply.
ROUBLESHOOTING OMMON DRYING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CAUSE • Lint screen is clogged with lint. Not drying satisfactorily • Restricted air movement. Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood is clogged with lint. • Exhaust vent is crushed or kinked. • One fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped.
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TROUBLESHOOTING OMMON DRYING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CAUSE Lint in load • Lint screen is clogged. • Improper sorting. • Load is too big or heavy. • Load is overdried. • Paper or tissue in pockets. • Pilling being mistaken for lint. •...
ESTATE ® appliance. OR FURTHER ASSISTANCE If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c/o Correspondence Dept. 2000 North M-63 Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 ERVICE •...
F. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.
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